GHENT, WV (WVDN) – Winterplace is excited to kick off March with two weekends of fun on the slopes. Beginning this weekend, Saturday, March 2 through Sunday March 3 the resort welcomes skiers and boarders of all ages for its Inaugural Snowmelt Fest, which features a Cardboard Classic and return of the popular Pond Skim. Additionally, the resort has announced it will open for a bonus weekend of skiing and boarding Friday, March 8 through Sunday, March 10.
SNOWMELT FEST EVENT WEEKEND
Saturday, March 2 through Sunday, March 3, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Snowmelt Fest features entertainment for all ages including the highly anticipated return of the Pond Skim and the Cardboard Classic sled race. The Cardboard Classic kicks off the fest on Saturday, March 2. Registration opens from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Mountain House, with the race starting at 2 p.m. Teams of two are invited to build their sled using only cardboard and duct tape. Decorations such as paint and stickers are permitted, but no metal or plastic additions are allowed on the sled’s bottom. No lift ticket is required for this event. Winterplace will organize guests into heats with a first-place winner and prize for the crowd favorite. This event takes place in the snowtubing park. Family and friends are invited to gather for a viewing party.
On Saturday, March 2, Winterplace is bringing back its favorite Pond Skim event after a decade long hiatus. Skiers and snowboarders are encouraged to show off their skills by crossing the pond in their best costumes. The challenge is to skim across the pond from the lowest point on the mountain. Each participant will receive a commemorative Snowmelt Fest t-shirt. One grand prize winner will receive a pair of Line Blade Skis (valued at $899) and the second-place winner will receive a Wild & Wonderful Pass (for $25 off lift tickets next season).
Participation in the Cardboard Classic Race is free, and the Pond Skim Race is free with lift ticket. Additionally, spectators can enjoy various food options from food trucks, including Aurora Coffee & More, Bayou Classics, and Sunnyside, available throughout the weekend.
BONUS SKI WEEKEND
Friday, March 8, from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday, March 9, from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday, March 10, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Winterplace is extending its season for an additional bonus weekend for skiing and boarding Friday March 8 through Sunday March 10. During these bonus days, adult lift tickets can be purchased at a special rate of $60, while Junior (12 and under) and Senior (65+) will be available for $45. Discounted tickets are only available for walk-up tickets. Additionally, on Friday, March 8, skiers can purchase their rentals for $5, offering the perfect opportunity to gear up for an amazing day on the slopes.
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WEBSITE:
For more information on Winterplace call (800) 607-SNOW or www.winterplace.com.
About Winterplace:
Winterplace is the most accessible and affordable ski resort in the Southeast. The resort is the perfect place for beginners to learn to ski and more advanced skiers and riders to improve their technique with 100% snowmaking and over 90 skiable acres. Blue Ridge Outdoors named Winterplace “the best resort to learn to ski & snowboard in the Southeast.” It is home to the largest Snow Tubing Park in West Virginia with two Super Tubing Carpet Lifts and up to 14 lanes of tubing fun. The resort offers 27 total trails, 10 lifts and a Terrain Park. Winterplace typically opens in mid-December and the season lasts into March. The resort is located off Interstate 77, exit 28, Flat Top, WV. It is halfway between Bluefield and Beckley, WV.
